Embattled Wayne County chief 'not resigning'

DETROIT (AP) — Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano says he won't quit despite a call from a county commissioner asking him to step down amid a federal investigation into corruption and criminal charges against members of his administration.

Ficano said Thursday in a release that he is "not resigning" and that his office is cooperating with authorities.

Republican Commissioner Laura Cox has called for Ficano to step down.

The FBI served subpoenas last fall on Ficano's office while investigating a $200,000 severance deal approved for an outgoing economic development official.

On Wednesday, the county's chief information officer was charged with extortion, bribery and obstruction of justice. The enterprise application director was charged with obstruction of justice.

Ficano's personnel and human resources director also announced her resignation Thursday.

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